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I have a huge appreciation for disruptive technology. That’s why I was excited to discover LISNR, a Cincinnati based business that is easily one of the most disruptive companies within the mobile communication industry. I chatted with Rodney Williams, the co-founder and CEO of LISNR. This is what he had to say: What is LISNR…

Pink Pump is a well known clothing and accessory store located in the Michigan area. After the original locations closed a few years ago, Kelly Kirkwood, along with her husband, Vincent, decided to take over and revitalize the brand. We caught up with Kelly and this is what she had to say: SB: Please tell…

Aireal Taylor is founder of Kidz Cab. Her company transports children ages 4-16, back and forth to school and various extracurricular activities. If you have a child, you know that these days, managing the kiddies’ schedules requires an assistant, a manager, and a junior assistant. They’re busy little people! We can barely keep up with them…

By now you must have seen our first list of Black Owned Businesses in the Diaspora. On that list, we mentioned several Black owned businesses based in the UK. This time, we are showing even MORE love to our brothers and sisters across the pond with a new list of dope businesses you should most…

Last year, Tony Elumelu, a philanthropist and one of Africa’s most successful businessmen, announced the creation of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) for emerging African entrepreneurs. The goal of the programme is to help up to 10,000 African entrepreneurs develop their ideas into sustainable businesses. In 2015, TEEP empowered 1,000 African entrepreneurs, selected…

Last year, the U.S. brewing industry contributed over $250 billion to the economy and is still growing. With 90% of the beer made by only 11 breweries, you could say that this is a tough market to crack. However, one company is ready to take on the challenge and is poised for much success. This…

For the past few years, there has been a battle cry in our community to spend our dollars with Black owned businesses, as opposed to the usual suspects. Well this year, we’re inviting you to take Black Friday a step further. We created a list of Black owned businesses from various parts of the African…

The subscription box industry has become extremely popular in the last few years. Many businesses, large and small, are getting in on the action. Some of these are Black Owned Subscription Box Businesses that offer great products and services. Check them out! Black Owned Subscription Box Businesses Ujamaa Box founder, Ebony Costain comes from a…

At the ripe young age of 37, dreams seem to be finally coming true. After years of clicking heels, kissing plenty of frogs, and mis-identified soul mates, my Prince Charming bka British-Nigerian Howardite come King of Zamunda finally graced me with his presence. While I’ve always fantastized about my life partner being an African man…

It’s that time of year again! The time when major retailers salivate as Black folk generously pump a quazillion bucks into the U.S. economy. Prepare to be bombarded with Black Friday and Holiday Season deals that are “once in a lifetime” and won’t EVER be available again….until the same time next year. Unless you have been…